by Tiffany on November 20, 2009
Even though turkey day has not arrived yet, before you know it holiday music will be streaming from the radio and the full-on holiday rush will be upon us. Holiday music is already playing on one station in our area and all the stores are decorated for the holidays.
Making sugar cookies with kids is a holiday tradition [...]
by kay on November 18, 2009
For my family, Thanksgiving dinner isn’t really about the turkey, it’s about all the dressings! In the final installment of our Thanksgiving Tip series, we’ll talk about how to make a gluten-free stuffing in 4 steps that everyone – even your gluten-loving family and friends – will love.
1. Choose your Bread Type
Of course, the key [...]
by Tiffany on November 16, 2009
The Whole Foods website always has a huge selection of holiday recipes but this year, they have a huge selection of gluten-free holiday recipes too! I’m not talking about a handful of recipes but a nice selection for several categories including Appetizers, Main Courses, Side Dishes, Desserts & Treats and Beverages. There is also an advanced search [...]
by Tiffany on November 6, 2009
Pecan pie is the only kind of pie I ever made before my celiac diagnosis. I used my Grandmothers recipe, which turned out to be the one on the bottle of Karo Syrup. It was written on an index card so I thought it was her secret recipe – who knew?! Every year since I [...]
by triumphdining on November 5, 2009
Okay, I’m going to tell you a something that only my husband knows…for the past 4 years, I’ve secretly been feeding my in-laws gluten-free gravy for Thanksgiving. Not only do they love it, but there are never any leftovers. In this post, I’m going to share the recipe to a gluten-free gravy everyone (not just [...]
by triumphdining on November 5, 2009
Dreading Thanksgiving? Skeptical about whether gluten-free gravy and stuffing can really measure up to the “real” thing? Worried about negotiating a “mixed” Thanksgiving with GF and non-GF family members? Well, it’s time to stop worrying. (And don’t even think about eating some sad, dry turkey with no gravy, while everyone else chows down on all [...]
by Tiffany on November 2, 2009
The holidays at the end of the year can be quite stressful for anyone. Add a food intolerance to the mix and things can go either way. Things might go perfectly smoothly or they might be horrible during your first gluten-free holiday season. Keep in mind that your attitude about following the gluten-free diet will affect [...]
by Tiffany on October 19, 2009
October brings cooler weather and gorgeous Fall colors for most of us. It also brings worry to many parents of gluten-free kids. The simple act of Trick-or-Treating can be a mine field for kids who can’t eat gluten. If you or your kids need to avoid gluten or other allergens, check out this comprehensive allergen [...]
by Tiffany on October 7, 2009
When passing through Tallahassee on the way to Panama City last week, we picked up some gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin and Pumpkin Bread from Three Sons Bakery. This is not a dedicated gluten-free bakery, but it is a commercially approved kitchen that only has one person working in it. Therefore, the gluten-free products are baked on specific days, [...]
by Tiffany on October 2, 2009
Fall is the time for chili but many ready-made versions contain gluten in the form of wheat. Many chili mixes and chili spice packs also contain wheat. Amy’s makes some gluten-free chili but they are meat free – not really chili at our house. Shelton’s makes wonderful ready-made turkey and even chicken chili. I always have those on [...]
